Joe Mag Raollaigh

Political Coverage Editor

Labour's Ged Nash said Ireland is one of the most expensive EU countries in which to do business and raise a family

Labour Party proposes 4.5% hike in Social Welfare rates

The Labour Party has launched a plan to reduce the cost of living for people and increase social welfare rates ahead of the upcoming budget.

Politics • 03 Sep 24

Alison Comyn was the former anchor news presenter with UTV Ireland

Journalist Alison Comyn to stand in next general election

Journalist and broadcaster Alison Comyn will stand for election for Fianna Fáil in the Louth constituency at the next general election.

Politics • 26 Aug 24

SImon Harris said there are very clear consent protocols that would need to be followed for aircraft carrying weaponry to fly through Irish airspace

Taoiseach seeking information on Israeli weapons flights

Taoiseach Simon Harris has said he is seeking information on reports that Israeli-operated aircraft carrying weaponry from the United Staes to Israel flew through Irish airspace.

Politics • 26 Aug 24

Elected members of the recently established party gathered the think-in in the South Court Hotel in Limerick city

Independent Ireland holds inaugural party think-in

Independent Ireland has gathered in Limerick for the party's inaugural think-in.

Politics • 24 Aug 24

David Cullinane dismissed the deferral of the tax as a Fianna Fail 'sop' to wealthy landowners

SF slams 'fake' Govt row over land tax 'sop'

Sinn Féin TD David Cullinane has described disagreement between Government parties over the zoned land tax as "fake", and claimed that deferring it for a year is a "sop" to developers and wealthy landowners.

Ireland • 22 Aug 24

Barnardos said too many parents are still struggling every summer to cover back-to-school costs

Call on Govt to assist parents with back-to-school costs

Children's charity Barnardos has called on the Government to introduce a suite of measures to assist parents with back-to-school costs.

Education • 31 Jul 24

Dead fish were observed in a 3km stretch of the river near Coats Bridge, downstream from Aughrim village

Investigation after 2,000 fish killed in Co Wicklow river

Up to 2,000 Atlantic salmon, trout, lamprey and other fish species may have died following a pollution incident on the Aughrim River in Co Wicklow.

Leinster • 30 Jul 24

The investigation was launched after gardaí received a report last Saturday morning of a suspected illegal cockfighting event

Roosters seized in Monaghan cockfighting probe

Fifteen dead roosters and seventy live ones have been seized by gardaí in Co Monaghan as part of an investigation into suspected illegal cockfighting in the county.

Crime • 29 Jul 24

There have so far been no reports of anyone being hurt

Thousands climb Croagh Patrick for Reek Sunday

Thousands of people are taking part in the annual Reek Sunday pilgrimage, climbing to the top of Croagh Patrick in Co Mayo.

Connacht • 28 Jul 24

The deferment reduced the need for chemical fertilisers and also paid tillage farmers additional income

Minister reverses decision to suspend tillage scheme

The Minister for Agriculture has reversed a decision to suspend a €10 million scheme that paid tillage farmers to chop straw left over after harvesting cereals and reincorporate into the soil.

Ireland • 25 Jul 24